Can I use vinegar and baking soda to remove dried-on feces stains?

Yes, mixing one tablespoon of white vinegar with one teaspoon of baking soda creates a natural fizzy cleaning agent that can help break down feces stains. Soak a cloth or cotton ball in the mixture and dab the stain until it disappears.

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How To Easily Get Feces Stains Out Of Sundresses

Q: How do I remove fresh feces stains from a sundress?

The best way to remove fresh feces stains from a sundress is to use lukewarm water and a mild detergent. Gently scrub the fabric with the mixture to loosen any remaining dried-on feces, then use a damp cloth to dab the stain.

Nobody wants to be out and about in a sundress with a big, nasty feces stain on it. Fortunately, it's not as hard as you might think to get the stains out. Here are some simple tips to help you clean your sundress and make it look like new.

Updated 08 Mar 2023

By Noemi Denker

Removing Fresh Feces Stains

If the feces stain is relatively fresh, it's easier to remove. Since you should avoid using harsh chemicals on delicate sundresses, begin by using a bit of lukewarm water and a mild detergent. Gently scrub the fabric with the mixture to loosen any remaining dried-on feces. After that use a damp cloth to dab the stain (not rub it, as this will only spread the stain).

Using Vinegar and Baking Soda

If the stain has been there for some time and won't come off easily with detergent, mix one tablespoon of white vinegar with a teaspoon of baking soda — these two ingredients together create a natural fizzy cleaning agent which will help break down the stain. Soak a cloth or cotton ball in mixture and dab the stain until it disappears.

Treating the Stain with Rubbing Alcohol

Another option is to apply a few drops of rubbing alcohol directly to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Then use a soft cloth to dab at the stain, and it should start disappearing. You may need to do this several times in order to completely remove the stain.

Taking Your Sundress to the Dry Cleaner

If none of the above methods is successful in removing the stain, you can take sundress to a dry cleaner. Professional cleaners have access to special solvents and cleaning agents that can effectively remove stubborn feces stains.

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